Nevada Smith evasion game for 5 to 8

years
by Dan Cottrell in Footwork and evasion
The rules
Set up two teams facing each other at opposite sides of the
playing area (the “swamp”). One team is the “bandits”, the other
team comprises “Nevada Smiths”.
Give the “treasure” (a ball) to the first Nevada Smith, who must
try and escape from the swamp, either through the side or the
far end, without being caught (tagged or touch tackled) by the
bandits.
Set-up
Area: 8m long x 5m wide.
Equipment: One ball, bibs (if available), tag belts (if used).
Players: Eight – two teams of four.
Scoring
 One point for each Nevada Smith who escapes from the
side of the swamp with the treasure.
 Two points for each Nevada Smith who escapes from the
end of the swamp with the treasure.
 One point to the bandits for each Nevada Smith captured.
What to call out
 “Look for space and move into it”
 “Take short steps when changing direction”
 “Keep your head up to see what’s going on”
 “Use fast feet”
Coaching tips
Change the two teams over after everyone in the first team has
been Nevada Smith.